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Payne

Pronunciation: [ p-AYN ]

Boy Name #12,532 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Payne is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AYN.

Parents who love the name Payne often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,532
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Pay Payie

Also a Girl Name

Payne is also used as a girl name, ranked #31282.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Payne

Is Payne a boy or girl name?
Payne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12532. As a girl name, it is ranked #31282. Payne is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Payne?
Payne is pronounced p-AYN.
How popular is the name Payne?
Payne is currently ranked #12532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Payne?
Common nicknames for Payne include Pay and Payie.
Is Payne a common or rare name?
Payne is an uncommon name, ranked #12532 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Payne

Payne is a boy name .

Is Payne a boy or girl name? Payne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,532 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,282. Payne is more commonly used as a boy name.

Payne is currently ranked #12,532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Payne include Pay and Payie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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